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Portrait of a Young Lady

Arnold van Ravesteyn

1655

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Young Lady is a 1655 unspecified by Arnold van Ravesteyn, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Arnold van Ravesteyn
When & what style?: 1655
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This portrait depicts a young lady with a slender face and brown hair, adorned with a black headband and a white and black collar. She wears a dark dress with a white undershirt, featuring a black bow at the collar. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to accentuate the subject's features. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and clothing. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the portrait. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.